Incident location, Long Island
What Happened
Andrew Salgado, a 14-year-old boy from Miller Place, died from injuries he sustained in a bicycle crash on Route 25A in Miller Place following a weeks-long hospital battle, his family announced on Thursday, April 30, 2026. His passing was reported by Miller Place-Sound Beach Daily Voice on May 1, 2026.
The collision occurred on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, when Andrew was riding his bicycle on the shoulder of Route 25A. According to Suffolk County police, his bicycle collided with a Ford F-550 XL Super Duty pickup truck. The circumstances that led to the collision — including the direction of travel of both the bicycle and the truck, the precise location along the route, and any contributing factors such as speed or visibility — were not detailed in initial reports.
The injuries Andrew sustained were catastrophic. According to a GoFundMe campaign created for his family, the teenager suffered brain damage and several broken bones as a result of the collision. These severe injuries required an extended period of hospitalization, during which his family and community kept vigil and rallied around them in extraordinary fashion. Despite the weeks of medical care and the hopes of those who loved him, Andrew did not survive his injuries, with his family confirming his passing on April 30.
The outpouring of community support was remarkable. A GoFundMe campaign titled “Support Andrew’s Medical and Recovery Cost” was established to help his family manage the mounting financial burden of medical care. The campaign not only reached but dramatically surpassed its $100,000 goal, ultimately raising more than $120,000, as reported by the Daily Voice. Earlier in the weeks following the crash, the community organized a pizza fundraiser that raised $6,500 for Andrew and his family, underscoring the depth of local support for the Salgados during their most difficult hour.
Andrew’s older brother, Joseph Salgado, shared a profoundly moving tribute to his younger sibling on Thursday, April 30, the day the family announced Andrew’s death. “I could go on and on with memories we have together because we did EVERYTHING together,” Joseph wrote on Instagram. “I would do anything to have one more catch outside with you, come watch one more of your soccer games, and even play one more game of rocket league.” The tribute painted a picture of two brothers who were inseparable — playing sports, gaming, and simply spending time together. Joseph closed his tribute with words that captured both his grief and his love: “You were going to be great and everyone knows that Andrew. I love you so much kid you will never ever understand. Till we meet again one day. Rest in heaven.”
The full tribute was shared publicly on Joseph Salgado’s Instagram account, @joe.salgado24. Joseph’s words made clear that Andrew was not only a devoted brother but also an active young athlete — a soccer player whose games his brother attended, and a kid with a bright future that had barely begun.
Location & Road Context
The crash occurred on Route 25A, a major east-west arterial road that runs through the North Shore communities of Suffolk County on Long Island. Route 25A passes through Miller Place as a heavily traveled corridor serving residential neighborhoods, schools, and businesses throughout the region. The section of road where Andrew was riding — on the shoulder — is a route regularly used by cyclists and pedestrians navigating the North Shore, though the roadway presents significant challenges for non-motorized users given the volume and speed of vehicle traffic it typically carries. For related incidents and road conditions on this corridor, see our Route 25A accidents archive.
Investigation & Legal Proceedings
As of the time of reporting by the Daily Voice on May 1, 2026, no charges or arrests had been publicly announced in connection with the crash. Suffolk County police were the investigating agency and confirmed the basic facts of the collision — that Andrew was riding on the shoulder of Route 25A when his bicycle struck the Ford F-550 XL Super Duty. The investigation into the full circumstances of the crash, including whether any traffic violations were involved, remained ongoing. Given that Andrew’s injuries proved fatal more than five weeks after the initial collision, the legal classification of the case may be subject to review by Suffolk County authorities.
Broader Impact
Route 25A has been the site of multiple serious crashes in recent years, and Andrew Salgado’s death adds to a deeply painful pattern of bicycle and pedestrian fatalities along Long Island’s busy North Shore roadways. Andrew’s crash and the community’s response — a GoFundMe that raised over $120,000 and a pizza fundraiser that generated $6,500 — reflect both the devastating human cost of these collisions and the extraordinary compassion of the Miller Place community. For those wishing to review the full history of incidents along this corridor, see our coverage of recent Miller Place accidents and related crashes on Route 25A.